Wael A. Khamas,
BVM&S, MS, PhD
Professor of Anatomy & Histology

Biographical Information

• PhD, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1983
• MS, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1980
• BVM&S, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad, 1973

• Teaching Assistant, University of Baghdad 1974-1977
• Teaching Assistant, Iowa State University 1978-1983
• Faculty, University of Baghdad 1984-1993
• Faculty, Jordan University of Science and Technology, 1994-2003
• Fulbright Scholar, Purdue University 2004-2005
• Faculty, Western University of Health Sciences, 2005-present

I enjoy working with students in the labs to learn all possible aspects of anatomy, histology, embryology and neuroanatomy. I believe that our students are better prepared under the PBL system.

My plan for the future is to develop innovative methods in multimedia and incorporate them in teaching gross anatomy/histology to veterinary students and to students in other disciplines.

My enthusiasm for continuous learning and researching in anatomy/histology will be reflected on the stimulation of my students' ability to learn anatomy/histology and begin to integrate their knowledge to other disciplines.

I have developed appreciation and understanding of species diversity including camels, Llama, avian and laboratory animals and tailored my knowledge to different needs of DVM students and students in other disciplines.

I am interested in preparing educational materials that will help in understanding of anatomical peculiarities of the llama, laboratory animals and I am interested in developing courses including microtechniques, distance learning and internet based courses on the anatomy/histology on these animals.

• Phi Zeta 1982
• World Association of Veterinary Anatomist 1984
• American Association of Anatomists 2004
• California veterinary Medical Association. 2005

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